Cosmic Evolution

The Rise of Complexity in Nature

Eric J. Chaisson

    Preface

    Prologue: Overview of Cosmic Evolution

    Introduction: The Nature of Change

    Chapter One: Matter

    Chapter Two: Radiation

    Chapter Three: Life

    Discussion: Evolution Broadly Considered

    Epilogue: A Grand Synthesis

    Symbols and Numerical Constants

    Glossary

    Notes

    Works Cited

    Further Reading

    Index

    About the Author

  • Cover: Cosmic Evolution
  • A photo of the author

Author Photo: Photo of Chaisson at Space Telescope Science Institute -- Credit: Johns Hopkins University. Portait Photo of Chaisson -- Credit: Harvard University

Eric J. Chaisson is Research Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the H. Dudley Center for Innovative Science Education at Tufts University. He is the author of Cosmic Dawn, nominated for the National Book Award for distinguished science writing.